Key takeaways
- City dog hotels are close and easy to drop off at; suburban hotels have more space for dogs that need to run.
- Check the licence, vaccine rules, space, grouping, updates and billing.
- Mini Boarding House is just outside Taipei with a 400-ping lawn and pool, and picks up anywhere in Taipei.
City vs. suburbs
| Central Taipei | Just outside Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Space | Mostly indoors, limited | Usually outdoor grass, more room |
| Travel | Close to home, easy drop-off | Longer drive — pickup available |
| Activity | Indoor play and walks | Running and playing on grass |
| Best for | Frequent short stays | High-energy and large dogs, longer stays |
6 things to check
- Licence: a special pet business licence.
- Vaccines: rabies and core vaccines required.
- Space: daily outdoor time.
- Grouping: by size and temperament.
- Updates: photos and videos.
- Billing: per 24 hours or per day, and which extras cost more.
Living in Taipei, boarding just outside
Many Taipei families choose a suburban dog hotel because it’s hard to find real running space in the city. With pickup, you don’t need to drive out. Mini Boarding House picks up anywhere in Taipei — about 50–80 minutes off-peak from the city centre, on a shared route.
See Pet Taxi for drive times.
Mini Boarding House
We’re in Sanzhi, New Taipei (licence no. A1100926), with a 400-ping lawn and outdoor pool. Dogs are grouped by size and temperament, never caged, with daily LINE updates. Boarding from NT$730 per 24 hours; daycare from NT$300 per 6 hours. See pricing and book on LINE @564uadew — English is fine.
FAQ
Should I choose a dog hotel in central Taipei or outside the city?
For frequent short stays, central Taipei is convenient; for high-energy or large dogs and longer stays, a big-space hotel just outside Taipei with pickup suits better.
Do suburban dog hotels pick up in Taipei?
Mini Boarding House picks up across all of Taipei and New Taipei, plus Taoyuan.
How far is Mini Boarding House from Taipei?
About 50–80 minutes off-peak from central Taipei; pickups run on a shared route.
What licence should a Taipei dog hotel have?
A special pet business licence; Mini Boarding House’s is no. A1100926.
400-ping lawn, outdoor pool, cage-free open spaces, and photo and video updates on LINE every day.
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